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Updated on 12 Nov 2025, 14:43 IST
The first chapter of Class 7 English "Honeycomb, textbook contains three thought-provoking questions. The chapter of Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy narrates an interesting story that makes the students think hard about life. We have prepared some multiple choice questions (MCQs) on this chapter to assist the students to understand the chapter better.
These Class 7 English MCQs are well structured in such a way that students can examine their interpretative abilities, and their analytical skills as far as literature is concerned. These MCQs can be used in the revision and classroom discussions, and they correspond to the latest 2025 CBSE Class 7 English syllabus to guarantee an overall improvement of the learning.
The NCERT solutions for Class 7 English Honeycomb can also be downloaded absolutely free from Infinity Learn website.
Here are 25 MCQ questions for class 7 English chapter 1 Three Questions
Question 1: Why was the man revengeful?
a) because he was powerful
b) because the king seized his property
c) because he wanted to replace the king
d) none of these
Answer:
(b) because the king seized his property
Question 2: Why was the king not satisfied with the answers?
a) they were lengthy
b) they all were different
c) they were dull
d) they served no purpose
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Answer: The king was not satisfied with the answers because:
(b) they all were different]
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Question 3: Where did the king go to see the hermit?
a) his cage
b) simple clothes
c) his cave
d) a hurry
Answer:
The king went to see the hermit in:
(c) his cave]
Question 4: Why did the king dig the beds?
a) because he loved gardening
b) to help the hermit
c) to pass time
d) to get his answers
Answer:
The king dug the beds: (b) to help the hermit
Question 5: Who was the wounded man?
a) a friend of the hermit
b) a friend of the king
c) an enemy of the hermit
d) an enemy of the king
Answer: The wounded man was: (b) a friend of the king]
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Question 6: Whose wounds did the king dress?
a) the hermit
b) his guard
c) the horse
d) the bearded man
Answer: The king dressed the wounds of: (d) the bearded man]
Question 7: Who was the bearded man?
a) relative of the king
b) friend of the king
c) king’s sworn enemy
d) guard of the king
Answer: The bearded man was the: (c) king’s sworn enemy]
Question 8: What did the bearded man ask for?
a) water
b) property
c) forgiveness
d) money
Answer: The bearded man asked for: (c) forgiveness]
Question 9: How had the king 'done him' wrong?
a) he had killed his brother
b) he had killed his sister
c) he had seized his property
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
The king 'had done him' wrong as:
(d) Both (a) and (b)]
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Question 10: Who did the king send to look after the wounded man?
a) doctor
b) unaesthetic
c) quack
d) servant
Answer: The king sent a: (d) servant
Question 11: Some wise man said that the king should have a council of ______.
a) Ministers
b) Astrologers
c) Wise man
d) All of these
Answer: (a) Ministers
Question 12: The king promised to send to the wounded man
a) is servants
b) his own-doctor
c) this servants and his own doctor
d) the king minister
Answer: (a) his servants
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Question 13: The answers to the questions were so different the king was ______.
a) Satisfied
b) Not satisfied
c) Happy
d) Not happy
Answer: (b) Not satisfied
Question 13: How did the wise men answered the king's question ?
a) Begged
b) Foolishly
c) Wisely
d) None of these
Answer: (c) Wisely
Question 14: When the king never fail?
a) If he knew two things
b) If he knew three things
c) If he know one things
d) None of these
Answer: (b) If he knew three things
Question 15: What was the hermit doing when king reached ?
a) Watering plants
b) Digging ground
c) Cleaning
d) Eating food
Answer: (b) Digging ground
Question 16: The hermit lived in ______.
a) Cave
b) Palace
c) A wood hut
d) Village
Answer: (c) A wood hut
Question 17: Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom to ______.
a) announce a reward for those who could answer the questions
b) book wise hermit
c) create panic
d) find answer to the questions
Answer: (b) look wise hermit
Question 18: Where did the king go at last to find his answers ?
a) To the Hermit
b) To the Saint
c) To the Priest
d) To the Councillors
Answer: (a) To the Hermit
Question 19: Which thing the king took in front of Hermit?
a) Broomsticks
b) Spade
c) Glass
d) Bowl
Answer: (b) Spade
Question 20: The hermit used to see no one but ______.
a) the king
b) the ministers
c) the rich
d) simple people
Answer: (d) simple people
Question 21: What did king returned to that man?
a) House
b) Fields
c) Property
d) Clothes
Answer: (c) Property
Question 22: Who was the wounded man?
a) Enemy of the king
b) Friend of the king
c) Relative
d) Bodyguard
Answer: (a) Enemy of the king
Question 23: The bearded man wounded by the ______.
a) king
b) hermit
c) king's bodyguard
d) None of these
Answer: (c) king's bodyguard
Question 24: How was the Hermit?
a) Old and weak
b) Strong
c) Young
d) None of these
Answer: (a) Old and weak
Question 25: The king promised to give
a) Half of his kingdom
b) Large sum of money
c) Thousand golden coin to the person who would answer his three question
Answer:
(b) Large sum of money
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The main message of the story “Three Questions” is that the best time to act is now, the most important person is the one you are with, and the most important work is to do good for others. The story teaches us that wisdom and kindness go hand in hand.
The main character is the king, who wants to find the answers to three important questions i.e the right time to do things, the right people to listen to, and the most important thing to do. By the end of the story, he learns that living in the present and helping others is the important aspect of a meaningful life.
Here are some sample MCQs Questions with answers for practice:
Q: Who wrote “Three Questions”?
A: Leo Tolstoy.
Q: What did the hermit do when the king arrived?
A: He was digging the ground.
Q: What lesson did the king learn from the hermit?
A: The best time is the present moment.
Students can prepare for exams by carefully reading each part of the story, understanding the moral lessons, and noting important dialogues. They should focus on key scenes like the meeting with the hermit and helping the wounded man, as many MCQs are based on these events.
This story is important because it helps students think about time, relationships, and kindness. It encourages to be thoughtful, helpful, and aware of the present moment. The story also improves moral understanding and critical thinking, which makes it a valuable lesson for every student.